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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,316.96, 423,386.22 and 92,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,316.96, 423,386.22 and 92,746.20 is: 139,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,316.96 : 423,386.22 = 92,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,316.96/423,386.22 = 92,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,316.96x = 423,386.22 × 92,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,316.96x = 39,267,463,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267,463,037.36/282,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,089.99

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